If you have been given an eviction notice (3-day notice to pay or quit, or a 30-day or 60-day notice to terminate tenancy), please consult an attorney. Once the time on the notice has expired, if you have not moved, it is likely that the landlord will file papers with the court (unlawful detainer action) to have you evicted. If you have been served with an unlawful detainer action, contact an attorney immediately because you only have 5 days to respond in most cases.
City of Hayward staff cannot provide legal advice to residents. However, there are local community groups that provide free or low-cost legal service and tenant counseling for housing-related issues. For more information, please contact:
- Centro Legal de la Raza: (510) 437-1554; www.centrolegal.org
- Bay Area Legal Aid: (510) 663-4744; www.baylegal.org
- Eviction Defense Center (if served with an unlawful detainer): (510) 452-4541; www.evictiondefensecenteroakland.org/
- ECHO Housing (for tenant counseling): (510) 581-9380; www.echofairhousing.org
